Trump widens his circle: Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, touted as a key influencer shaping housing policy and rumors of a DNI post.
Trump has named Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard who is leaving the post at the end of the month. Pulte has a background in housing finance and is known for a combative social-media presence; his suitability for intelligence work remains unclear. Formal nomination would require Senate confirmation.